As referenced in the cases and articles assigned this week, the definition of the employer-employee relationship is subject to interpretation. Moreover, the way employers and employees interact in the workplace initiates productivity, conflict, and controversy.
How can HRM professionals help define roles and responsibilities associated with the employer-employee relationship to enable a productive workplace? Use real-life examples, if at all possible.
Reference
Cases
It is recommended that you identify the main argument and decision of all of these cases by reading the abstract for each case. Then select one case to analyze using the IRAC method.
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- Focus area: Defining the relationship.
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- Focus area: Defining the relationship.
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- Focus area: Court applies nine-question analysis.
Definition of Employee
These articles are less than two pages each and illustrate different scenarios that are used to determine the definition of who is an employee.
- Janette, L. F. (2019, September). Workforce Management (Time and Attendance) Excellence Essentials.
- Schoeffler, B., & Oak, C. (2018, October 15). Insurance Journal.
- Smith, S. (2016, February 29). EHS Today.
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- Review the summary of this case.
